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netflix on nexus s

just read this on engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/netflix-releases-android-app-for-select-htc-phones-samsung-nexu/
http://blog.netflix.com/2011/05/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html
and the compatible devices:
http://www.netflix.com/NetflixReady...-d-n-587-netflixforandroidphone&trkid=4112558
* The Netflix app runs on these phones:
1. HTC Incredible with Android 2.2
2. HTC Nexus One with Android 2.2, 2.3
3. HTC Evo 4G with Android 2.2
4. HTC G2 with Android 2.2
5. Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3.
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so it runs on nexus s. keeping my fingers crossed for quick captivate support!

vizir said:
so it runs on nexus s. keeping my fingers crossed for quick captivate support!
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Can't see that happening with Captivate's processor, despite the fact that they are used in other handsets; we don't seem to have the wherewithal to satisfy Netfix's DRM scheme.
I would love it if someone would post a link to the .apk to be able to 'test' compatibility...

Just go to the web market, it's there.

the web market shows it grayed out for both my xoom and my captivate.
Can't see that happening with Captivate's processor, despite the fact that they are used in other handsets; we don't seem to have the wherewithal to satisfy Netfix's DRM scheme.
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the nexus s and captivate have the same processor iirc.
edit: yep. http://www.google.com/nexus/tech-specs.html
Processor and memory
1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird) processor SAMSUNG
16GB iNAND flash memory
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I have the apk from a while ago, march 11th I believe... it works, but playback fails saying it's an unsupported device.
Gotta be a way to spoof it!

I downloaded the app in the "Themes and Apps" section. Its running great under Perception II beta 3.

It runs under continiuum 5.4 without a problem.
Fr3edom1.

just downloaded it from the themes and apps forum thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076171
works great on MikeyMike01's GR-12 with TalonDev kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1055622

Yup its working on the captivate much to my delight.

Doesn't work on CM7 for the captivate

takerfan said:
Doesn't work on CM7 for the captivate
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You need to edit your build.prop. Go to the Netflix thread in Themes and Apps to see how.

takerfan said:
Doesn't work on CM7 for the captivate
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I could be wrong but I think that is because CM7 is not a JVB or JVH official samsung code release. Those of us running actual Samsung code look like Nexus S devices to the netflix app.

Sweet, the apk I had was old! I am running the new one streaming Netflix w/ Subpression 3.2!

Running on my captivate on mosaic II
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OBatRFan said:
You need to edit your build.prop. Go to the Netflix thread in Themes and Apps to see how.
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Thanks, that did it!
However now all the apps think I'm on a G2. And swype won't work.
Could someone that's on a 2.3 Samsung rom with netflix working post their build.prop file?
Thanks again.

It seems that GB roms running as a nexus s in the build.prop can access playback. Anybody got a quick way to edit that file and directions on what to change for people with cyanogenmod?
EDIT: Doh, I'm an idiot. I should read the full thread before commenting. Thanks guys.

I tried it on cm7 with the build.prop spoofed to look like an HTC Vision and when it plays a video, there is no image, just sound. Any ideas?

Pikabob said:
I tried it on cm7 with the build.prop spoofed to look like an HTC Vision and when it plays a video, there is no image, just sound. Any ideas?
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Same.
My guess is that it is because CM lacks all of the codecs which you get with the official samsung roms.

I sideloaded it but it doesn't work on stock froyo. Another checkmark on the list to update to Continuum...

Pikabob said:
I tried it on cm7 with the build.prop spoofed to look like an HTC Vision and when it plays a video, there is no image, just sound. Any ideas?
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Works fine for me. Watched an episode of prison break, on my second now.
Running CM7 the 05092011 nightly.

Netflix works on the Tab!!!

This post here.
Overcome 2.0 Beta 1. Not tested on anything else yet.
Enjoy

um, no...it does not. then, after edititing the build prop file, trying to fool netflix to think im htc vision (g2) still i get the same device error. this trick must have been patched already.
edit, apologies for the lack of details
cm7 2.3.4 gets detected by netflix and stops me at the device not supported pop up.

suprajztwenty said:
um, no...it does not. after edititing the build prop file, trying to fool netflix to think im htc vision (g2) still i get the same device error. this trick must have been patched already.
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Are you trying with a stock rom or a custom rom?

It's working on my gTab... I am currently watching Battlestar Galactica.
I am running Overcome ROM Version 2.2.2 Beta 2. Some scenes were a bit grainy at first, but it seems to get progressively better with usage.

wrogerw said:
It's working on my gTab... I am currently watching Battlestar Galactica.
I am running Overcome ROM Version 2.2.2 Beta 2. Some scenes were a bit grainy at first, but it seems to get progressively better with usage.
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Same here. Working. No build.prop changes needed.
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suprajztwenty said:
um, no...it does not. after edititing the build prop file, trying to fool netflix to think im htc vision (g2) still i get the same device error. this trick must have been patched already.
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I didn't state nor did the link I linked to state that any prop editing needs to be done. Fresh Overcome GB ROM and the APK in the link and Netflix plays. I just finished watching Predators. Don't state it doesn't work when its just your device thats not working.

sorry i forgot to mention that im running techno's cm7 2.3.4 (perhaps thats the prob?) ill be trying overcome asap.
apologies for saying it didnt work for me...try and relax a bit fella, my tab is working just fine otherwise.
apparently the overcome guys are the only lucky ones?

On my Wifi only Tab I changed the lines in the build.prop to HTC and I can login and hear sound when I select a movie but no video.

cyberpyr8 said:
On my Wifi only Tab I changed the lines in the build.prop to HTC and I can login and hear sound when I select a movie but no video.
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I believe wifi tabs have different hardware then 3g ones. Build prop could be one fix but I think there might be a hardware check or something that is preventing video for some.
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suprajztwenty said:
sorry i forgot to mention that im running techno's cm7 2.3.4 (perhaps thats the prob?) ill be trying overcome asap.
apologies for saying it didnt work for me...try and relax a bit fella, my tab is working just fine otherwise.
apparently the overcome guys are the only lucky ones?
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His video overlay driver isn't working yeah that's your problem. Flash overcome and enjoy.
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anyway to get it working on TAB outside the US?

Netflix running on Overcome v2.0.0 beta 2
I'm running Overcome v2.0.0 beta 2, and the netflix app is running on my tab. Picture quality is lacking, but it is working.
Thanks for the link.

shaunm1989 said:
anyway to get it working on TAB outside the US?
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I'm in Canada, so yes?
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SO i take it, Netflix only works on GSM overcome Roms...Sprint tab rooted with original Rom does not work. The screen just disappears when you log in. SMH at Google. To many software/hardware versions for any company to make a app right.

i ment in like australia..

Works fine with the new Gingerbread ROM on Tmo US.

another +1 on overcome 2.0 (2.3.3) i havnt had much time to test but it loads and plays. ill see in the next couple days how it works without wifi. at home it seems to be all well.
comming from technomancer's cm7 port overcome is MUCH MUCH smoother, cleaner, faster and has none of the issues i used to have with cm...but thats what you get with ports that arent updated regularly. the older overcome worked well, but i chose cm7 because of the settings and such, and back a couple months ago there wasnt THAT big of a diff (and cm is whats on my g2...so i thought id prefer it) now after using the latest 2.0 i cant believe how well this tab functions now.
so, netflix made me switch roms, and it works!!...but i got a bonus surprise with how well overcome really is.
very good day for my tablet!

Works perfectly on my us tmobile tab with overcome beta 1 and 2.3.3! Picture quality is very crisp. Streams with no lag
Works so well that I was on the phone with netflix yesterday and was telling the guy on the phone about it, info on 2.3.3.
and the the netflix app in his email got me 6 free months of service via coupons.
Awsome!
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Also I think its funny that one of my other devices is actually supported and it doesnt work on it! Rather watch it on the tab anyways.

does not work on att stock rom.

HONEYCOMB for GTAB ROM Almost in Beta build :DD

roebeet has done it again.. it has a working sounds, gapps, gsensor, wifi,
but no camera, i think if this will be fixed, it will be a beta..

cotangent05 said:
roebeet has done it again.. it has a working sounds, gapps, gsensor, wifi,
but no camera, i think if this will be fixed, it will be a beta..
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it's running very good at alpha stage! Roebeet it's tha man!

Yup! And thanks to the adam and vega guys too!
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So excited this reply was sent before i notice it

Ive been following this build since 1.0a came out! Its been an amazing ride the past couple of days. Market working helps a million! I use it as if it was a full release. IDK if ill ever be able to go back to any other version of android! Bluetooth Keyboards sync up pretty fast with it too

Honeycomb improves the user experience on tablets greatly. At least from my experience with it.

Stunning
Best thing since Cyanogen, blown away by this. Can only get better..

Where is it?
Hi gang,
Would someone pleas post the link to download this rom?
Thanks,
Ron

rom
http://ROM-HoneycombAdam-port-for-the-GTAB-1.2-based-firmware.com
Direct http://ROM-HoneycombAdam-port-for-the-GTAB-1.2-based-firmware.com

Have you used it? Can it be used it as a daily driver (I understand no camera). If not what do you feel is frustrating?

http://rom-honeycomb-for-gtab-12-based-firmware.com/
I am impressed with how well it plays the hq YouTube videos. No shattering or lags.
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cotangent05 said:
roebeet has done it again.. it has a working sounds, gapps, gsensor, wifi,
but no camera, i think if this will be fixed, it will be a beta..
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Not all gapps work right? I want to test out the gmail app so badly. Haha

xmr405o said:
Not all gapps work right? I want to test out the gmail app so badly. Haha
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yeah, market and youtube are the only working right now for gapps..
awesome development day by day.. 1.0 - 2.1 , although alpha build..

You can see your mailbox folders(inbox drafts sent etc) and subjects but individual mails won't open. No message body. Also gmail and gtalk are real sluggish.
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What is the starting config for flashing this 3588?

Rumbleweed said:
What is the starting config for flashing this 3588?
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4xxx
needs the extra 50 megs borrowed from cache . For a while was up to 320 mb system but its using 205 out of 250 now.

sounds like if they ever get the browser and gmail to work reasonably well it will be time to take the plunge.

Roe, MrGuy, Clemsyn, DJ_Steve, Pershoot and all of the VEGA and Adam developers are amazing. This is very much a group effort over at SLD, which shows in the sheer amount of progress made on this port. Honestly, I woke up one morning to version 1.2, the next day to 2.0 and that night 2.1.
It's not quite ready for prime time, but I use it as a daily driver. No way I could ever go back now.

Working great so far...
I took the plunge and installed this and it looks great. I'm just going through my favorite apps to see what works and what doesn't. I'll update as I know more.

I just tested Video playback and the only thing that works of course is Moboplayer, but it works great, and even works on files that used on play without sound in Vegan 5.1.1 (they now have sound!).

[Q] crackle

Can anyone with a gingerbread tab try the apk for crackle at this link-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14198984
i got it from the market for my evo, and there are a few shows on there that are worth watching
my tab (running stock 2.2 rooted) goes into a spin loop loading ads or occasionally plays audio only. thanks

It works great on my Overcome Hermes (2.3.3) tab. Thanks for the apk, I couldn't get it from the market!

flamand said:
It works great on my Overcome Hermes (2.3.3) tab. Thanks for the apk, I couldn't get it from the market!
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thanks for giving it a try. hopefully it will work on sprint's 2.3.3...

works on verizon tab running Better Than Life rc1
well. except it's small, pixely, and SLOW. uninstalling for now.

Works perfect on cm7, ive been using it for the last couple weeks now, tho the ipad version is much better

LG G2x - Iphone 4s mod?

I ran across a youtube video that had GX2 running iphone 4s OS Flawlessly. Is there a mod download some where that anyone know's of? The youtube video did not have a link

I'm sorry but how does a YouTube video not have a link?
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Any video of an andriod phone running iOS SCREAM "FAKE!"....

It's not the real iOS.
Prolly some ****ty MIUI theme.

Yeah, pretty sure I found the video. Its MIUI. Actually the theme was pretty spot on though.
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LOL, when i said no link i meant no link to where one might find this mod...was not talking about the youtube link but it seems that it doesnt exist so no worries..I have the stock g2x and it has a problem ending my calls and tends to freeze up >< Android Version 2.3.4 "kernal version 2.6.32.9" What would be the best mod for this phone as of 6/29? thanks for any and all help.

Kander200 said:
LOL, when i said no link i meant no link to where one might find this mod...was not talking about the youtube link but it seems that it doesnt exist so no worries..I have the stock g2x and it has a problem ending my calls and tends to freeze up >< Android Version 2.3.4 "kernal version 2.6.32.9" What would be the best mod for this phone as of 6/29? thanks for any and all help.
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if your phone is still new and stock i would take it back if its having those kinds of problems
but if you want a custom rom, then try CM7. you will need the baseband fix from the Domination thread and there is an issue with bluetooth not working with headsets
if you want to go with an ICS rom, wait a few more days and Genesis and Hellfire will be coming out with updated versions

Kander200 said:
LOL, when i said no link i meant no link to where one might find this mod...was not talking about the youtube link but it seems that it doesnt exist so no worries..I have the stock g2x and it has a problem ending my calls and tends to freeze up >< Android Version 2.3.4 "kernal version 2.6.32.9" What would be the best mod for this phone as of 6/29? thanks for any and all help.
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Either a modded stock ROM, or cm7.